Assistant Professor of Latin American History (Tenure Track)

Job Description

Iona University is interested in hiring a tenure track, assistant professor who specializes in the history of Latin America.  Although the search committee will consider candidates with expertise in any area of Latin American history, it would prefer candidates who also possess training in one or more of the following fields:  the history of women and gender, the trans-Atlantic slave trade, African history, African diasporic experiences, Indigenous histories in Latin America, decoloniality, Caribbean history, historical archaeology, and the digital humanities.  The University seeks to fill this position for the 2023 academic year, and candidates must have a completed PhD by the start of their appointment.  Iona University is located in New Rochelle, NY, which is just outside of New York City in Westchester county.  It places a strong emphasis on teaching, and successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching as well as scholarly achievement or scholarly potential.  

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual who fills this position will be required to teach a full time teaching load (4 courses during each full semester) which will include upper level courses and seminars on the history of Latin America and their secondary field(s).  He or she will also be expected to teach survey courses such as HST 101, HST 120, and HST 201 depending on their areas of expertise and the Columba Cornerstone seminar.  In addition, the candidate will be expected to become an active participant in departmental affairs and activities, which will require them to contribute to the department’s efforts to build a program in the digital humanities, recruit, retain, and advise students, and build a community among Iona students and faculty. 

Required Experience

Candidates for this position must pursue scholarly endeavors in their academic field, which must include publications and conference presentations. They must also have relevant teaching experience.

Job Location

New Rochelle, New York, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2021.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.